Cole, who is from Saginaw, Mich. and signed with the University of Michigan out of high school, spent this past season at East Mississippi Community College. He is choosing Mississippi State over offers from Kentucky, Oregon State, Ole Miss and others.

Cole is the fourth-ranked JUCO safety, and 57th best JUCO player overall, according to 247Sports. He is the Bulldogs’ 19 commitment, and the second safety in the class. He is expected to sign with the Bulldogs on JUCO signing day tomorrow.